The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation has announced that 21 undergraduate and graduate students from nine states have been selected as recipients of $63,000 in scholarship funds.

Malvern, PA (PRWEB) June 04, 2014

The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation has announced that 21 undergraduate and graduate students from nine states have been selected as recipients of $63,000 in scholarship funds.These biannual scholarships are available to students who are in good academic standing and are committed to pursuing careers in the insurance industry.

Through scholarship opportunities, selected students are not only encouraged to take risk management and insurance courses, but also they can receive the financial support they need to complete their degrees.This year, additional scholarship funds were made available to students thanks to the contributions of Westfield Insurance and Westfield Agents Association (WAA).

“The Griffith Foundation’s Westfield Scholarship has taken away some of the financial burden while I work my way through school,” said Jennifer Richey, a student at Missouri State University and a 2014 scholarship recipient. “I will have more time dedicated to studying to pass exams rather than to holding multiple jobs to pay for college.”

Students from the following institutions were awarded scholarship funds:

Appalachian State University

Bradley University

Butler University

Drake University

Eastern Kentucky University

Illinois State University

Kent State University

Missouri State University

Ohio State University

Olivet College

Temple University

“I congratulate each of the 2014 Spring Scholarship recipients and thank all of those who participated,” said Jason Terrell, The Griffith Foundation’s managing director. “We had a record number of impressive and inspiring applications submitted by students this year. Such quality is a reflection of not only the students’ capabilities but also the work and dedication of their professors.”

The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit educational organization that promotes the study and teaching of risk management and all lines of insurance through educational programs targeting students and public policymakers. The Griffith Foundation is affiliated with The Institutes, the leader in delivering proven knowledge solutions that drive powerful business results for the risk management and property-casualty insurance industry. For more information, visit http://www.GriffithFoundation.org.